BBC News - Business

The latest stories from the Business section of the BBC News web site.
  1. Bank governor in Help to Buy warning
    The outgoing Bank of England governor warns a government plan to boost the housing market with part-mortgage guarantees has no long-term place.
  2. Google chief defends tax affairs
    Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt defends the company's tax affairs after it comes in for strong criticism from MPs.
  3. Miliband pledge on tax avoidance
    Labour leader Ed Miliband says he will write new rules to tackle corporate tax avoidance if he wins the next election, even without international agreement.
  4. Treasury claims banks 'safer in UK'
    The latest UK government paper on the impact of Scottish independence will claim the UK is better placed to manage the risk of a financial crisis.
  5. Thousands rally to oppose Italy cuts
    Tens of thousands of protesters, led by trade unionists, rally in the Italian capital Rome against the policies of the new coalition government.
  6. Should we all be more psychopathic?
    Should we all be more psychopathic at work?
  7. Contactless 'charging errors' at M&S
    Some Marks and Spencer customers say its contactless payment terminals have taken cash from cards other than the ones intended for payment.
  8. Ofcom plans simplified phone numbers
    Some people are "put off" making important calls because of confusion over the amount they will be charged, according to the telecoms regulator.
  9. Dravid 'shock' over cricket arrests
    India batsman Rahul Dravid is shocked after three of his Rajasthan Royals IPL stars are arrested over spot-fixing claims.
  10. VIDEO: Turkey's 'Italian' makeover underway
    At a time of economic doom and gloom across much of Europe - the credit rating for Turkey has been upgraded.
  11. Morrisons agrees deal with Ocado
    Morrisons, the UK's fourth largest supermarket chain, says it will launch online shopping by January 2014 after agreeing a tie-up with Ocado.
  12. Europe's outlook: Cheer or jeer?
    Should we cheer or jeer at Europe's prospects?
  13. VIDEO: Morrisons announces deal with Ocado
    Morrisons has agreed a deal with internet grocer Ocado as it prepares to offer shoppers the option to buy good online.
  14. VIDEO: Hugh’s review: Is the economy turning?
    Hugh Pym and guests discuss the Bank of England's optimistic forecasts on growth and inflation
  15. VIDEO: Europe on road to more austere measures?
    Europe's GDP shrank by 0.2% in the first three months of this year as politicians debate whether to carry on with austerity plans or to change course.

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